Giorgio Armani-Armani Code-125m

Armani Code Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that embodies the essence of charm and confidence.

First launched in 2004 by master perfumer Antoine Lie, Armani Code — originally known as Black Code — arrived as Giorgio Armani’s bold answer for the modern man who lives by his own rules. It was designed to give younger Armani fans a cool-weather, evening option where the freshness of Acqua di Giò would not do, and it delivered in spectacular fashion. Armani Code is a citrus-licorice leather done so well — a versatile leather scent that you won’t get sick of wearing day after day, with an opening of citrus and star anise and leather that only shows itself subtly in the dry down, with the licorice vibe staying throughout.

Armani Code is a safe oriental for men — not too gourmand, with tonka instead of the usual vanilla and the only floral being that of the olive flower. It smells just different enough to fit in at dressed-up parties and clubs, but not so different that you could not wear it to the office. Now reimagined in a sleek refillable black bottle with contemporary silver accents, Armani Code continues to evolve while retaining the DNA that made it iconic.